View of a Decoration Day parade with a marching band and men in cavalry uniforms in Montrose (Montrose County), Colorado. Men carry drums, rifles, swords, and a United States flag. The Mears Hotel with chimneys is at Cascade Avenue and Main Street. Signs on brick and frame buildings include: "W.W. Robinson Wholesale & Retail Grocer" "Johnson's Confectionery and Bakery" "Mrs. Wils[on's] Millinery" "Olson's Dry Goods" and "Ling Lee Laundry." People stand on sidewalks near wagons, buggies, and a woman riding sidesaddle.
Description
1 copy negative : nitrate ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Album 103. Thomas M. McKee Album.
Subject
Memorial Day--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Montrose (Colo.)--19th century; Commercial streets--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Marching bands--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Military parades & ceremonies--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Military uniforms--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Parades--Colorado--Montrose--19th century; Spectators--Colorado--Montrose--19th century
Geographic Area
Montrose (Colo.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
T.J. McKee.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711001433
Notes
Formerly attributed to Thomas McKee.; Formerly Mc310.; Hand-lettered title reproduced on copy nitrate negative.; Number: "Mc310" inked on copy nitrate negative.; R7110014337
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